Hero Lifeguard Teen to Visit White House After Beach Rescue Praise

WHO:

NY Post - 16-year-old lifeguard hero Ryder Williams

NY Post - President Trump

WHAT:

NY Post - Ryder Williams saved a 10-year-old boy from drowning in a dramatic beach rescue.

NY Post - President Trump praised Ryder's miraculous rescue and vowed to honor him.

WHERE:

NY Post - The rescue took place at a beach in California.

WHEN:

NY Post - Ryder became an overnight hero on July 25.

NY Post - The family of Ryder Williams is finalizing plans for a visit to the White House.

WHY:

NY Post - President Trump’s motivation to honor Ryder is due to his heroic actions in saving a child’s life.

HOW:

ABC News - Ryder Williams spoke out for the first time about his rescue of the boy.

(UPDATED August 2, 2026 07:30 UTC)

Sixteen-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams has become a hero after saving a 10-year-old boy from drowning in a dramatic rescue at a California beach. President Trump praised Ryder's miraculous actions and announced plans to honor him, with Ryder's family finalizing arrangements for a visit to the White House. In his first public statement about the incident, Ryder expressed his feelings about the rescue and the impact it has had on his life.